"Jury Seated for Trump's Hush Money Trial in New York: Live Updates"

Twelve jurors have been selected for former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, with jury selection for alternates set to resume. The trial, expected to last about six weeks, involves 34 felony counts alleging falsification of New York business records to influence the 2016 presidential election. Trump, campaigning for the 2024 presidency, expressed frustration over trial scheduling. The jury selection process has seen dismissals due to concerns about impartiality, media exposure, and past legal issues. Both the district attorney's team and Trump's legal team have scrutinized prospective jurors, with some being dismissed based on social media history and potential biases.